College is a time to study hard and go to class. But a new survey finds that US students spend more time, working paid jobs than studying. Many students finish school deep in debt.
Work vs. School
Researchers surveyed 1,507 students ages 18 to 34. All were presently admitted to college or graduate school. Results showed that 85 percent of students worked while in college. That was more than twice the time they spent in the library. It was almost two hours more than they spent in class. And it was 1.4 hours more than they spent studying at home.
Deep in Debt
People in the US spend more on college students than almost every other country in the world. The cost of college is at an all-time high. So is the level of student loan (贷款) debt. It is even worse for younger adults with entry-level jobs. US students also build up personal debt while in school. They spend an average(平均)of $4,321 to pay back that debt.
Students Bear the Burden(重担)
American parents pay for an average of $17,314 of college costs. Students spend almost $100,000. Almost 75 percent of US parents use their day-to-day earnings to help pay for their children's schooling.
Very Worried
Students reported feeling very worried about their finances. Young ladies felt more stress(压力)than young men. They pay more for student loan debt.
A. US colleges cost a lot to attend.
B. US college students spend more time studying.
C. Researchers also surveyed almost 10,500 parents.
D. They spent about 4.2 hours a day working paid jobs.
E. Students are responsible for paying back more of their debt.
F. Student loans are the second-largest source of US family debt.
G. Six in ten students said they worried "frequently" or "all the time".
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